Top WordPress Developers in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a powerhouse for WordPress talent, spanning London’s fintech scene, Manchester’s thriving e-commerce market, and Edinburgh’s AI-driven startups. UK-based teams bring deep experience in accessible, secure, and high-performing WordPress builds — from brochure sites to headless, multilingual platforms.
On Clutch, you can compare verified WordPress agencies and freelance experts by reviews, portfolios, industries, budget, and location. Our rigorous review process highlights outcomes, communication, and project management so you can hire with confidence. Use filters to find WordPress website designers in the UK, agencies for WooCommerce, or specialists in regulated sectors like finance and health. Start with these directories:
• WordPress Developers in London
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 43 projectsOsom Studio is a web development company that specializes in custom website solutions, particularly on WordPress platforms. Their services are highly regarded, with numerous reviews highlighting their technical expertise, efficient project management, and proactive communication. Approximately 90% of feedback is positive, noting their ability to deliver on time and adapt to client needs, with many clients citing their strong understanding of web development and design principles.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 24 projectsWP Creative is a web development company renowned for delivering comprehensive and high-performing custom website solutions. With a consistent track record in timely project delivery and proactive management, 100% of reviewers commend their technical expertise and responsiveness. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to improve website performance and engagement, underscoring their skill in custom website development and detailed project execution.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 16 projectsTwirling Umbrellas is a web development and design company specializing in custom website development, full-stack web development, and digital marketing. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their technical expertise, project management skills, and customer service. Clients commend Twirling Umbrellas for their seamless website integration, effective communication, and ability to meet deadlines, resulting in improved user experiences and increased engagement.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westminster , England
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Multivitamin Studio is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Westminster , England and Truro, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249london, England
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Located in Gurugram, India and london, England, Envigo is a SEO company. Established in 2007, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 47 projectsComputan is a versatile web development company specializing in custom website development, web design, and HubSpot-centric solutions. The majority of reviews, approximately 90%, highlight their technical expertise, particularly in full-stack web development and integration, as well as their strong project management skills. Clients appreciate Computan's timeliness, responsiveness, and ability to tailor solutions to meet specific project needs, showcasing a customer-focused approach.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 25 projectsIT Monks Agency is a web development company specializing in services such as custom website development, web programming, and SEO optimization. Across their reviews, 100% of clients highlighted their excellent communication, responsiveness, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. The agency's work is consistently praised for its high quality, user-friendly design, and alignment with clients' business goals.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Royal Leamington Spa, England
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Revo, a web design company, was launched in 2023. They offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mudimedia Ltd is a website development firm. Located in London, England, the company was launched in 2017. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Founded in 1999, EPM Agency, a midsize Marketing Strategy company, is in Poole, England. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Batley, England
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Innovapixels is a website development firm. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brighton and Hove, England
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Established in 2021, Tyxan Ltd, a small web development company, is headquartered in Brighton and Hove, England. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsRKWO provides custom software development services with a focus on creating high-quality, reliable, and secure web applications. Reviews highlight their effective project management, proactive communication, and the significant impact of their solutions on operational efficiency, exemplified by a 60% reduction in daily workload for one client. Clients appreciate their innovative ideas and reasonable pricing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portishead, England
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Free Range Web is a website development firm. They offer Web Development and Web Design and are located in Portishead, England.
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Headquartered in London, England, Techionik Ltd is a website development firm. The team provides Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newton Mearns, Scotland
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Scoot is a Newton Mearns, Scotland-based web design agency. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reading, England
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See all 1 projectsFounded in 2005 in Reading (UK) Naxtech is a Digital Agency focusing on helping businesses grow, increase profitability, while attracting new customers via the effective use of technology and
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hersden, England
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Digitalbeans is an e-commerce development company. Located in Hersden, England, the company was established in 2010. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Royal Leamington Spa, England
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LOCALHOST LIMITED, a custom software development firm, is in Royal Leamington Spa, England. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cardiff , Wales
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CREO, a small branding company, is in Cardiff , Wales. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Norwich, England
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See all 2 projectsWelcome to JNext Services PVT. LTD. profile! We enhance your business by providing advanced solutions in digital commerce and web publishing, ensuring a seamless and effective online presence. Our
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Website development firm Dcodax Technologies was launched in 2017. The small team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Harrow, England
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Unikove Technologies is a software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Noida, India and Harrow, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Liverpool, England
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PunterDigital is a website development company. Launched in 2018, the company is in Liverpool, England and London, England. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
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Website development firm David Horn Design Ltd. Was founded in 2003. Headquartered in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, the team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2017, Bright Spark is a website development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hatfield, England
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Freshly Brewed Marketing is a branding firm established in 2014. The firm offers Branding and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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See all 1 projectsWe build websites, mobile apps, and digital systems for startups, healthcare providers, and ecommerce brands looking to grow online. Our work covers end-to-end development, UI/UX design, SEO, and
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Web design company WeAgile Limited is in London, England. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Seaton Ross, England
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AFIVE Digital Agency is a small web development company. They provide Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2005.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBedford, England
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Freestyle Internet, a website development firm, is located in Bedford, England. Launched in 2003, the team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Ballyhoo is a Digital Strategy company. In Birmingham, England, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsOsom One provides Website Development, Web Design, and Web Programming services, including logo design and social media optimization. Reviews highlight their professionalism, reliability, and timely delivery, leading to successful outcomes such as increased client acquisition. Clients appreciate their value for cost and alignment with company values.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Launched in 2009, Cardiff App Developers is an AI firm. The firm offers Artificial Intelligence and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mobiteam UK is a web design company. The small London, England-based team specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The firm was established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Small web design company and web development company Meeko Studios, is located in Bristol, England. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Element Seven is a web design company. The Belfast, Northern Ireland-based team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2018, Sinfa Digital Designs is a web design agency. Their team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Reading, England
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Appformation is a small mobile app development company. They offer Mobile App Development and Web Design and were established in 2014.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2020, Cloudini is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCanterbury, England
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Scott Nnaghor is a web design agency based in Canterbury, England. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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BitSmiths is a web development firm based in London, England. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Woking, England
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Impressive Sol is a web design agency. Founded in 2013, their team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projects𝙃𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙮 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙇𝙩𝙙 is dedicated to empowering businesses with comprehensive, custom web development solutions that drive growth and enhance user engagement. Our team
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newquay, England
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Built By Cactus is a website development company founded in 2016. The company offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nantwich, England
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Website development company Coderra Ltd is headquartered in Nantwich, England. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and were founded in 2012.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brighton and Hove, England
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Unusual Technologies is an AR/VR development company. Established in 2018, the team specializes in AR/VR development and UX/UI Design. The company is located in Brighton and Hove, England.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wolverhampton, England
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VOiD Applications is a small SEO agency founded in 2013. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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In London, England, Modish Agency is a website development company. The team offers Web Development and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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See all 5 projectsFZHP Global Vision is a web development company that offers services like Website Development and Web Design. However, the feedback from reviews is overwhelmingly negative, with issues including poor communication, fraudulent practices, and unfulfilled promises, leading to distrust and dissatisfaction. Overall, 100% of reviewers expressed significant concerns regarding project outcomes and company reliability.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 2 projectsOktopus Tech specializes in Website Development and Web Design, providing comprehensive services for businesses seeking to enhance their online presence. According to client reviews, their team is highly responsive and exceeds expectations, delivering eye-catching UI designs that significantly increase user engagement and traffic by over 45%. The company is noted for its effective communication and project management skills.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warwick Hill, Birmingham, England
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Founded in 2008, Dorve UX is a small AAI, Argentina-based UX design agency. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Net Efficiency Ltd, a web development firm, is based in London, England. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Website development firm Insurteched Web Development is based in Sheffield, England. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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CodeUp Studios is a website development company founded in 2016. The team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development and is in London, England.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom WordPress Development Companies
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Matlock, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Rickmansworth, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bromley, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warrington, England
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hertfordshire, England
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Berkshire, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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UK WordPress Development FAQs
Hiring in the UK gives you access to teams experienced with accessibility (WCAG 2.2), GDPR, and enterprise security — essential for public sector, higher education, and regulated industries. You’ll also benefit from proximity to hubs like London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
In addition, time zone coverage is ideal for European collaboration and manageable for North American stakeholders. Many teams pair custom WordPress development with content design, SEO, and conversion optimization, streamlining delivery from discovery to launch.
Typical UK pricing varies because of factors such as team type, complexity, and location. Expect ranges such as:
- Freelance WordPress developer: £35 – £80 per hour; small websites from £1,500 – £6,000
- WordPress agency: £70 – £150+ per hour; custom builds from £8,000 – £60,000+.
- WooCommerce/e-commerce projects: £12,000 – £80,000+, depending on product catalog, checkout flows, ERP/CRM/PIM integrations, and subscriptions.
- Care plans and support: £300 – £2,000 per month; growth retainers can run £5,000 – £20,000+ per month.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that costs also rise with headless architectures, complex migrations, multilingual content, and performance budgets.
UK WordPress developers commonly support a variety of markets and niches, including:
- Fintech and banking
- E-commerce and D2C
- Media and publishing
- Higher education and research
- Public sector and charities
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Professional services, real estate, travel, and sports/culture
Define your project’s specific goals, scope, and requirements. Then, browse through Clutch’s directories and follow these 5 key steps to narrow your search:
- Evaluate portfolios for similar complexity, industries, and measurable outcomes.
- Check technical depth — Gutenberg/Block Editor, ACF/Block development, WooCommerce, CI/CD, version control, containerized hosting, and staging.
- Prioritize SEO, performance, and accessibility — ask for Lighthouse baselines, schema, redirect/migration plans, and WCAG 2.2 processes.
- Confirm data protection and governance — GDPR, cookie consent, backups, disaster recovery, and SLAs.
- Validate team fit — discovery workshops, communication cadence, transparent pricing, and references.
If you plan to hire WordPress experts in the UK for design-heavy builds, look for “WordPress website designers UK” with strong UX, CRO, and content design credentials.
- Overreliance on off-the-shelf themes/plugins with no plan for performance, security, or long-term maintainability
- No staging environment, version control, automated testing, or documented deployment process
- Vague ownership terms for code, designs, or content; unclear licensing for premium plugins
- No accessibility, GDPR, or performance benchmarks; ignores Core Web Vitals and best practices
- Hard-coded templates that break the Block Editor and lock you out of content updates
- Fixed “guarantees” on traffic or rankings without a content/technical plan
- Bottom-of-market quotes paired with rushed timelines and minimal discovery
When in doubt, request a short technical audit or paid discovery to validate the approach and reduce project risk.